Model Year | 2013 | 2012 | |
Model | Toyota Prius | Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,578 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,481 mm | 4,554 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,745 mm | 1,781 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,491 mm | 1,504 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,380 kg | 1,464 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 45 L | 55 L | -10 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 980 mm | 975 mm | 5 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,394 mm | 1,392 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,339 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,080 mm | 1,044 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 955 mm | 968 mm | -13 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,349 mm | 1,349 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,300 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 914 mm | 902 mm | 12 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,994 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,946 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 612 L | 929 L | -317 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 1,121 L | 1,894 L | 0 L |
2013 Toyota Prius Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 98-horsepower 1.8L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD |
Mentioned this before, but should be mentioned again and again. It's a compact ecoonomy car with luxury under-the-hood technology. see full Toyota Prius review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Wagon 170-horsepower 2.5L I5 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
I am a tall guy with big feet, so my vehicle choices are greatly restricted. The Jetta Sportwagen (Golf Wagon here in Canada) is very comfortable on long drives. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
at 6' 3" the rear seating with sun roof is a little tight. If you are taller than me do not plan to spend much time in the rear. see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |
2013 | 4dr Wagon turbocharged 140hp 2.0L I4 Diesel 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Nice seats. Love the heated front seats see full Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen review |